[NTLUG:Discuss] Looking for a volunteer to lead up NTLUG presence at a Plano conference

[Chris Cox]

After discussing the matter with the NTLUG board, I'm bring forth an
opportunity for someone who might enjoy leading up (coordinating)
our presence at Internet Security Seminar at the Plano Centre.
They are looking for some good presentations that are security focused.
A good opportunity to show how Linux fits into the enterprise as
a whole.

Send me a direct email if interested.

Here's the email from Dana Johnson about getting involved:
> Chris,
> 
>     My name is Dana Johnson and I sit on the Plano Technology Commission for
> the City of Plano.  We are making plans for an Internet Security Seminar at
> the Plano Centre and I would like to see the open-source community properly
> represented.  Do you think the NTLUG would be interested in being a Conference
> Partner in this endeavor (There is no money involved, we are interested in
> input for speakers, possibly some conference volunteer work, etc.)?
> 

I told Dana that I would seek out a representative from the group to
lead this up (if approved) and put her in contact with that person.
Please give this opportunity your consideration and send me a direct
email if you want to lead this up.

More detail on the conference:

> 
>> Dear NTGTS Members and Colleagues,
>>
>> CONFERENCE SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
>>
>> Plans are well underway for the First Annual Information & Internet Security
>> Conference 2004: Countermeasures to Protect Your Data.  This conference
>> is
>> being co-organized by the City of Plano Technology Commission and the North
>> Texas Global Telecommunications Society (NTGTS).
>>
>> The First Annual Information & Internet Security Conference 2004 will take
>> place on May 17-18, 2004 at the Plano Centre located at 2000 East Spring
>> Creek Parkway, Plano, TX.  On May 17, there will be an Evening Welcome
>> Reception beginning at 6:30 PM and the half-day conference will reconvene
>> on
>> Tuesday, May 18 beginning at 7 AM.
>>
>> The purpose of this conference is to increase the awareness of the potential
>> privacy, financial and personal/business risks associated with Internet
>> use
>> and security as well as what preventive measures can be taken to safeguard
>> yourself and your data.   The target audience is for residential/end-users
>> as well as small/medium businesses and home offices.
>>
>> The key topics to be addressed at this conference are:
>>
>> -What are the security issues?
>> -Strategies to mitigate security risks
>> -How to implement and avoid service disruption, business continuity
>> -Governments role and remedies in safeguarding your data and information
>> -Future outlook for security issues
>>
>> Presently, NTGTS is accepting speaker submissions to participate as a
>> conference speaker.  If you are interested in speaking and/or would like
>> to
>> suggest a speaker, see http://www.ntgts.org/speakerForm.html for
>> information.  We require the entire speaker form to be completed in order
>> that we can effectively evaluate the speaker candidate for this conference.
>> Since speaking slots will fill up very quickly, it is important that you
>> submit your information no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 12.  For questions
>> or
>> additional information, please contact programs at ntgts.org.
>>
>> CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
>>
>> Sponsorship of this conference is a very effective method of reaching your
>> desired audience.  As an event sponsor, you will benefit from the marketing
>> and brand recognition of NTGTS and the City of Plano, the targeted direct,
>> fax, and email marketing campaigns, as well as the conference web site.
>> This
>> conference is a wonderful avenue for lead generation, networking and
>> business development.  This conference will provide excellent opportunities
>> to demonstrate and showcase your organizations' Information & Internet
>> Security products, services and solutions.
>>
>> There are several sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities still available.
>> If you are interested in learning more about what specific opportunities
>> are
>> available for this conference, please contact Jim Ryan, Chairman Pro-Tem,
>> Plano Technology Commission at jmr at ryanims.com or at 972-596-8411.  Since
>> sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are limited and will fill up quickly,
>> please contact Jim Ryan no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 12.
>>
>> Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from
>> you soon.
> 
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